Tornado Touches Down in St. Clair County, Michigan

On the evening of September 2, 2026, the skies over St. Clair County grew uneasy once again. After a day already peppered with gusty winds and heavy rain, a Tornado Warning was tossed out just after 7:00 p.m., urging residents to stay alert.

According to the National Weather Service office in Detroit/Pontiac, a brief, weak tornado actually touched down near Marysville at 7:19 p.m. It didn’t linger – it lifted a couple of minutes later, at 7:21 p.m., after traveling less than half a mile.

The storm was classified as an EF‑0, meaning maximum sustained winds topped out around 75 mph. Damage was modest but noticeable: a handful of trees were snapped or uprooted along a narrow corridor between Gratiot Boulevard and Highway 29. No reports of structural damage or injuries have surfaced so far.

Local meteorologist Bryan Schuerman, who’s been with WDIV’s 4Warn Weather team since early 2023, reminded viewers that even low‑rated tornadoes can pose hazards. “When you hear that warning, it’s better to err on the side of caution – take shelter, stay away from windows, and keep a battery‑powered radio handy,” he said.

Authorities are still evaluating the exact path, but they’ve confirmed that the tornado’s impact was limited to a relatively small area. Residents who think they might have seen more damage are encouraged to report it to the county emergency management office.

For now, the storm system is moving eastward, and forecasters expect a gradual return to calmer conditions overnight. Stay tuned to WDIV Local 4 News and the 4Warn Weather alerts for any updates.